The nurse is monitoring a client for adverse effects of medications. Which findings are characteristic of adverse effects of hydrochlorothiazide? Select all that apply.
1. Sulfa allergy
2. Osteoporosis
3. Hypokalemia
4. Hypouricemia
5. Hyperglycemia
6. Hypercalcemia
#. The correct options are :-
Hypokalemia
Hypercalcemia
Adverse Effects of hydrochlorothiazide include :-
hypokalemia, hyponatremia, hypochloremia, hypercalcemia, dizziness, light-headedness, nausea, vomiting, polyuria, nocturia, headache, paresthesia numbness and tingling related to electrolyte imbalances, cardiovascular effects, orthostatic hypotension, cardiac arrhythmias, chest pain, constipation, jaundice, pancreatitis, muscle cramps/spasms, and gout as a result of increased uric acid levels.
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